1.   But religious right leaders had adamantly opposed him because of his views on abortion and affirmative action.

2.   The Bank of France and business leaders opposed them.

3.   Arab leaders oppose such a move.

4.   Archer, who is chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, said Democratic leaders opposed the Republican bill because of sour grapes.

5.   At the same time, Republican leaders also oppose doing business with Cuba on ideological grounds.

6.   Both Republican leaders have opposed the legislation for various reasons, for example, citing the First Amendment.

7.   A harder task faces the Palestinians, now that the Israelis have chosen a leader not opposed to the Oslo peace process.

8.   Business leaders oppose the Wolf-Specter bill, but they are finding it difficult to speak out against the legislation.

9.   Bush and Republican congressional leaders oppose the measure.

10.   But European leaders strongly oppose arming and training the Muslims, fearing it will trigger a new Balkans arms race.